Robert Farnsworth's achievements are well known within my profession.
The next few tweets sum up my thoughts
I was in my final year of urology training when I worked for Bob. Just some of the things that I recalled from my time with him included
1. treating everybody with equal kindness and respect, whether a janitor or internationally acclaimed professor
2. never ever making me feel bad when there was something that I could have done better
3. always having time for me, even for what in hindsight were trivial matters (even if this meant him going home later than planned)
When I returned from additional training abroad, I entered independent practice and there were a number of occasions that I would call him for clinical advice. Even though I was now his competitor, he continued to be so willing to share his wisdom.
It was a proud moment for all of us who have had the privelege of training under him to see him awarded the USANZ medal. He's the closest you get to a Mr Holland (as per the movie Mr Holland's Opus) that would be possible in the Sydney urology scence.
